House Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Day Shift - St. Bernard Parish Hospital

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

12d

About The Position

This job provides administrative and clinical support to facilitate patient care based on the nursing process and assists in monitoring quality care by ensuring the efficient use of resources. The House Supervisor serves as a resource to nursing staff, rounds throughout the shift to identify issues requiring administrative action, and supervises and leads staff. Care is provided according to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients in the assigned area, with communication and services adapted to the patient population.

The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. It also requires reporting known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance. The work is performed in a patient-care healthcare setting, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse diploma.
• At least 3 years of acute care experience.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the department, the hospital, and between off-campus sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Critical care or charge nurse experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Round frequently throughout the shift to identify issues requiring administrative action and communicate them to the appropriate level.
• Supervise and lead staff effectively.
• Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior and concerns involving patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED